Jill Rohrbach, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism On view now through April 23, 2018 is the U.S. debut of Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville. Admission to Soul of a Nation is $10 for non-members of the museum, and free for museum members…
The award-winning Broadway musical The Lion King will make its way to Little Rock on April 19, for the show’s first visit to Arkansas. In its 20th season, The Lion King will bring its exciting performance to the Robinson Performance Hall for three weeks. AY recently caught up with the star of the show, Gerald…
Zoie Clift, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Located in historic MacArthur Park in Little Rock, the Arkansas Arts Center showcases an international collection of art, live theatre, lectures, art classes, special exhibitions and more. At the center now, one can see the work of John Marin ( 1870-1953) in an exhibit called…
With a newly released, expansive schedule of events, the Arkansas Literary Festival has something for everyone. Attend a panel, rub arms with authors at the Author! Author! party and more during the 15th annual festival from Thursday, April 26 – Sunday, April 29. To see the full list of events with descriptions and times, visit…
Thursday Grab your hot dog and get ready for baseball! The Arkansas Travelers open their season against San Antonio Missions at Dickey-Stephens Park, 400 W Broadway St. in North Little Rock. Gates open at 6:10 p.m. and the game starts at 7:10 p.m. Tickets start at $6. The Travs play at home all weekend. Check…
The April exhibit at Justus Fine Art Gallery will feature a selection of work by Matthew Hasty, Robyn Horn, Dolores Justus, Jill Kyong, Sandra Sell, Tony Saladino, Gene Sparling, Emily Wood and others. The exhibit will open with a reception from 5-9 p.m. on Friday, April 6, in conjunction with the monthly Gallery Walk. The…
Five fairy tales will fuse into one at Wildwood Park for the Arts on April 13 and 14. Into the Woods, a dramatic comedy that revolves around wishes and consequences, is directed by Wildwood’s Dr. Bevan Keating. Keating’s most recent directing credits include Annie, Dracula Unearthed, The Pirates of Penzance and The Music Man. Featuring…
By Caleb Talley | Photography by Jamison Mosley Since 1978, Ballet Arkansas has been elevating the arts in the Natural State, through presentations of vibrant and diverse repertoire. The organization’s mission is to provide world-class performances – be it classical, neoclassical or contemporary – while also educating the next generation of young audiences. While the…
Join the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) for a weekend full of literary fun. The Arkansas Literary Festival is set for April 26-29 in Little Rock. Hear from your favorite authors and learn about up-and-coming writers. Don’t miss An Evening with Sebastian Junger, The Queen of Rockabilly and the annual Author! Author! party. An award-winning…
For more than two decades Youth Home, Inc. has put on one of the more distinctive fundraisers in Little Rock: Eggshibition. Now in it’s 27th year, Eggshibition features egg-inspired artwork from local artists sold at silent auction. In recent years Eggshibition has extended it’s artistic reach and now includes all kinds of art from nationally…
